Elgato EyeTV 250

Pros: Quick and easy setup. All software included to start recording immediately.

Cons: Sometimes software gets a mind of its own.

The Bottom Line: Better solutions are out there, but can be a hassle. Worth the investment.

Review: Purchased the Elgato EyeTV 250 Plus over the holiday season with intentions of using it for VHS/Beta -> DVD transfer. Plugged in to a 1.8 gHz MacBook Pro the functions of video capture worked beautifully and was able to capture/encode a 2.5 hr VHS ...

Pros: Easy to use and has a more function than a classic DVR.

Cons: A memory eater, you'll definitely want some HD space!

The Bottom Line: This is a great solution for someone looking to use their computer to input a variety of media types.

Review: EyeTV has been a wonderful surprise. We initially purchased this device to act as a digital recorder so that we could stop using the old VCR to record our favorite TV shows. It was very easy to setup with our Mac (as most things are) and captures video ...